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Solitary Man
Directed by Brian Koppleman and David Levien, Solitary Man stars Michael
Douglas as Ken Kalman, a man who is attempting to reclaim his youth and
his former business glory. But
like most men who suffer from a midlife crisis, it doesn’t always go
according to plan and Solitary Man is the perfect example of that. Joining Douglas
are Jesse Eisenberg, Susan Sarandon, Danny Devito, Jenna Fischer and
Imogen Poots who create an interesting drama comedy about a former
successfully car salesman who has trouble keeping it in his pants.
His life was once ideal, perfect wife (Susan Sarandon), perfect
family and a perfect job but something happened along the way. Not only
has he failed himself but he has failed his family and friends,
especially as he attempts to reclaim his youth. The biggest weakness for Kalman is his love for younger women and seeing this serial pest
attempting to pick up a variety of women is nerve racking but quite
entertaining to watch, especially how he makes a fool in front of his
poor daughter.
Eventually
his daughter disowns him and prevents her day from seeing his grandson
because he is going out with his daughters best friend and happens to be
the daughter of a very wealthy car manufacturer.
However for Kalman, even though he has disappointed
everyone, including himself for the last several years, there is a
glimmer of hope and this draws you to the Solitary Man as he
attempts to save himself, whether wittingly or unwittingly from a train
wreck waiting to happen.
The video
and audio quality is quite decent for this presentation with sharp
images, vibrant colours and Dolby Digital 5.1 It may not be the most
memorable movie of the year but for the 80 or so minutes, I was lost in
one man's Machiavellian world of money, women and power. Douglas is
brilliant! |
